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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.

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Question 1 of 5

1. Question

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘Bharat NCAP(New Car Assessment Programme’

Bharat NCAP will give a unified rating for the vehicles Unlike Global NCAP
Car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested under this programme
Cars will be assigned a rating between one star to five stars after being evaluated on adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist technologies

How many of the statement(s) given above are correct

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Correct

Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
Unlike Global NCAP, Bharat NCAP will give a unified rating for the vehicles, combining crash test results for adults and children alike.	The programme aims to provide a tool for car customers to make a comparative assessment of the crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market. Under this programme, car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.	Cars will be assigned a rating between one star to five stars after being evaluated on three parameters — adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist technologies present in the car.

Context – Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)

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Solution (c)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Correct	Correct	Correct
Unlike Global NCAP, Bharat NCAP will give a unified rating for the vehicles, combining crash test results for adults and children alike.	The programme aims to provide a tool for car customers to make a comparative assessment of the crash safety of motor vehicles available in the market. Under this programme, car manufacturers can voluntarily offer their cars tested as per Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) 197.	Cars will be assigned a rating between one star to five stars after being evaluated on three parameters — adult occupant protection, child occupant protection and safety assist technologies present in the car.

Context – Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP)

Question 2 of 5

2. Question
‘Lily Thomas case’ often found in news is related to
- a) Right to Life
- b) Abortion rights
- c) Disqualification of legislators
- d) Anti-defection laws
Correct

Solution (c)

The Lily Thomas case pertains to the Supreme Court of India’s judgment that invalidated Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act. This provision allowed a three-month period for convicted legislators to appeal before disqualification. The court’s ruling led to instant disqualification upon conviction, impacting the careers of sitting legislators. The judgment was based on the premise that Article 102(1) doesn’t distinguish between sitting members and candidates for disqualification.

Context – It was recently in news

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Solution (c)

The Lily Thomas case pertains to the Supreme Court of India’s judgment that invalidated Section 8(4) of the Representation of People Act. This provision allowed a three-month period for convicted legislators to appeal before disqualification. The court’s ruling led to instant disqualification upon conviction, impacting the careers of sitting legislators. The judgment was based on the premise that Article 102(1) doesn’t distinguish between sitting members and candidates for disqualification.

Context – It was recently in news

Question 3 of 5

3. Question

With reference to ‘Methanotrophs’, consider the following statements

Statement 1 – Methanotrophic microorganisms oxidize methane to harness energy under oxic and anoxic conditions.

Statement 2 – They grow best when the methane concentration is around 5,000-10,000 parts per million (ppm).

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
c) Statement-I is correct but statement II is incorrect
d) Statement -I is incorrect but Statement -II is correct

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
Methane-utilizing bacteria (methanotrophs) are a diverse group of gram-negative bacteria that are related to other members of the Proteobacteria. Methanotrophic microorganisms oxidise methane to harness energy under oxic and anoxic conditions.	They grow best when the methane concentration is around 5,000-10,000 parts per million (ppm). It can grow at low methane concentrations ranging from 200-1,000 ppm. These features make this strain a promising candidate for methane removal technology.

Context – The recent study revealed that the Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C a Methanotroph could potentially remove methane from major emission sites.

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Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Correct	Correct
Methane-utilizing bacteria (methanotrophs) are a diverse group of gram-negative bacteria that are related to other members of the Proteobacteria. Methanotrophic microorganisms oxidise methane to harness energy under oxic and anoxic conditions.	They grow best when the methane concentration is around 5,000-10,000 parts per million (ppm). It can grow at low methane concentrations ranging from 200-1,000 ppm. These features make this strain a promising candidate for methane removal technology.

Context – The recent study revealed that the Methylotuvimicrobium buryatense 5GB1C a Methanotroph could potentially remove methane from major emission sites.

Question 4 of 5

4. Question

Consider the following statements about ‘Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’

It is an international organization of only national parliaments which aims to promote good governance
The patronship of the CPA rotates amongst Heads of State and of Government of the Commonwealth nations

Select the correct statement(s)

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct

Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Incorrect	Incorrect
At present there are fifty four countries in the Commonwealth Association, in which one sixty four CPA Branches are Parliaments and Legislatures, with a total membership of eighteen thousand Parliamentarians and Legislators, were established.	In 1989 the patron of the CPA was the Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II. The vice-patronship rotates amongst Heads of State and of Government of the Commonwealth nations who host its forthcoming annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. The Association’s supreme authority is the General Assembly, constituted by delegates to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

Context – Ninth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference took place in Udaipur, India, and was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker.

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Solution (d)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2
Incorrect	Incorrect
At present there are fifty four countries in the Commonwealth Association, in which one sixty four CPA Branches are Parliaments and Legislatures, with a total membership of eighteen thousand Parliamentarians and Legislators, were established.	In 1989 the patron of the CPA was the Head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II. The vice-patronship rotates amongst Heads of State and of Government of the Commonwealth nations who host its forthcoming annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. The Association’s supreme authority is the General Assembly, constituted by delegates to the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference

Context – Ninth Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Conference took place in Udaipur, India, and was inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker.

Question 5 of 5

5. Question

Consider the following statements with respect to ‘National Curriculum Framework for School Education’

It makes the study of Indian languages optional across schools and boards
It offers students the freedom to pursue a mix of science and humanities
It was framed by the National Steering Committee under the chairmanship of K. Kasturirangan

How many of the statement(s) given above are correct

a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None

Correct

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Incorrect	Correct	Correct
The final NCF makes the study of Indian languages imperative across schools and boards, contrary to the optional nature of these subjects at present. It mandates the compulsory instruction of 3 languages (referred to as R1, R2 and R3) up to Class 10. At least 2 of these 3 languages must be native to India.	It offers students the freedom to pursue a mix of science and humanities to reduce the rigid boundaries separating arts, commerce and science in Classes 11 and 12 across school boards. It also offers freedom to all boards to change to semester or term-based systems in Class 12in the long term.	The National Steering Committee under the chairmanship of (former ISRO chief) K. Kasturirangan was set up by the MoE to undertake and develop NCFs. These 4 NCFs are – National Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education (NCFECCE) National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) National Curriculum Framework for Adult Education (NCFAE)

Context – The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) was released by the Union Minister of Education recently.

Incorrect

Solution (b)

Statement Analysis:

Statement 1	Statement 2	Statement 3
Incorrect	Correct	Correct
The final NCF makes the study of Indian languages imperative across schools and boards, contrary to the optional nature of these subjects at present. It mandates the compulsory instruction of 3 languages (referred to as R1, R2 and R3) up to Class 10. At least 2 of these 3 languages must be native to India.	It offers students the freedom to pursue a mix of science and humanities to reduce the rigid boundaries separating arts, commerce and science in Classes 11 and 12 across school boards. It also offers freedom to all boards to change to semester or term-based systems in Class 12in the long term.	The National Steering Committee under the chairmanship of (former ISRO chief) K. Kasturirangan was set up by the MoE to undertake and develop NCFs. These 4 NCFs are – National Curriculum Framework for Early Childhood Care and Education (NCFECCE) National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE) National Curriculum Framework for Adult Education (NCFAE)